Princeton Town Briefs

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What happened

Town Council Approves Contracts and Grants

Quick view

The Town of Princeton Council approved a 12-month Social Media Marketing Contract with Luke MacBain for $5500 plus taxes per month. The contract is part of the Economic Development and Tourism marketing strategy. Council also approved the Business Facade Improvement Grant Application for 285 Bridge Street, allocating up to $5,000 for reimbursement of eligible facade improvements. The Town of Princeton Council awarded the contract for the replacement of the heating and air conditioning system at the Town Annex building to G.P.H. Mechanical Ltd. for $72,673.20. Council approved the Development Variance Permit No. DVP-2025-02 for 235 Penryn Avenue, allowing for a zoning variance for setback exceptions.
FACT · Decisions / recommendations

What was decided (or proposed)

  • passed — Social Media Marketing Contract: Council approved a 12-month Social Media Marketing Contract with Luke MacBain for $5500 plus taxes per month.
  • passed — Business Facade Improvement Grant Application: Council approved the Business Facade Improvement Grant Application for 285 Bridge Street, allocating up to $5,000 for reimbursement of eligible facade improvements. [6][8]
  • passed — Heating and Air Conditioning System Replacement: The Town of Princeton Council awarded the contract for the replacement of the heating and air conditioning system at the Town Annex building to G.P.H. Mechanical Ltd. for $72,673.20.
  • passed — Development Variance Permit No. DVP-2025-02: Council approved the Development Variance Permit No. DVP-2025-02 for 235 Penryn Avenue, allowing for a zoning variance for setback exceptions.
FACT · Next

What comes next

  • The Town of Princeton Council will continue to work on various projects and initiatives, including the Economic Development and Tourism marketing strategy.
FACT · Delegations

Who spoke

  • Luke MacBain — approval of a 12-month Social Media Marketing Contract for $5500 plus taxes per month.
CONTEXT · Who may be affected

Stakes & interests

Social Media Marketing

The Town of Princeton is investing in social media marketing to promote tourism and economic development in the area.

FACT · By item

Item notes

Every business item from the published agenda is listed here. Full agenda.

6.1 Social Media Marketing Contract and Update

Council approved a 12-month Social Media Marketing Contract with Luke MacBain for $5500 plus taxes per month.

“THAT Council receives an update on the Social Media Marketing campaign; AND THAT Council authorizes the Mayor and CAO to sign a 12-month Social Media Marketing Contract with Luke MacBain for $5500 plus taxes per month as part of the Economic Development and Tourism marketing strategy.”

6.2 BC Transit 2025/26 Annual Operating Agreement

BC Transit 2025/26 Annual Operating Agreement — The Town of Princeton approve the 2025/26 BC Transit Annual Operating Agreement between the Town of Princeton and B.C. Transit; AND THAT the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer [15]

“THAT The Town of Princeton approve the 2025/26 BC Transit Annual Operating Agreement between the Town of Princeton and B.C. Transit; AND THAT the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the necessary documents. Report- BC Transit AOA 2025 FY2026 AOA - Prin [15]”

6.3 Heating and Air Conditioning system needs to be replaced at the Annex building

Heating and Air Conditioning system needs to be replaced at the Annex building ($72,673.20) — Town council would reviews the three quotes received for the replacement of the heating and air conditioning system at the Town of Princeton Annex building; AND THAT the Town of Pr [7][16][17][18]

“THAT Council reviews the three quotes received for the replacement of the heating and air conditioning system at the Town of Princeton Annex building; AND THAT the Town of Princeton Council awards the contract for the replacement of the heating and cooling equipment at the Town A [7][16][17][18]”

6.4 Development Variance Application - 235 Penryn Avenue

Development Variance Application - 235 Penryn Avenue — Development Variance Permit No. DVP-2025-02 be approved. Staff Report DVP-2025-02 DRAFT Development Variance Permit 2025-02 235 Penryn - Site Plans DVP 2025-02 Neighboring property [5][11][12]

“THAT Development Variance Permit No. DVP-2025-02 be approved. Staff Report DVP-2025-02 DRAFT Development Variance Permit 2025-02 235 Penryn - Site Plans DVP 2025-02 Neighboring property letter [5][11][12]”

6.5 Business Facade Improvement Grant Application - 285 Bridge Street

Business Facade Improvement Grant Application - 285 Bridge Street ($5,000.00) — Town council would approves the business facade improvement grant application for 285 Bridge Street. AND THAT Council approves entering into a performance agreement with the owners [6][8]

“THAT Council approves the business facade improvement grant application for 285 Bridge Street. AND THAT Council approves entering into a performance agreement with the owners of 285 Bridge Street for the allocation of up to $5,000.00 for reimbursement for the eligible facade impr [6][8]”

8.1 Copy of a Letter to Honourable Mike Farnworth from the RDOS

Copy of a Letter to Honourable Mike Farnworth from the RDOS — items 8.1 be received and filed. [4]

“THAT items 8.1 be received and filed. [4]”

9.1 Okanagan Regional Library

Okanagan Regional Library — staff provide the attached letter of support to the Okanagan Regional Library for use at the 2025 UBCM ministerial meetings. Email-ORL Letter of Support for UBCM Ministerial Meetin [14][19]

“THAT staff provide the attached letter of support to the Okanagan Regional Library for use at the 2025 UBCM ministerial meetings. Email-ORL Letter of Support for UBCM Ministerial Meetings L25-6819 Letter of Support ORL [14][19]”

10.1 Fire Hall Temporary Borrowing Bylaw

Fire Hall Temporary Borrowing Bylaw — Town council would gives first, second and third reading to the Fire Hall Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 1058, 2025. Staff Report - Fire Hall Temporary Borrowing Bylaw 1058, 2025 20

“THAT Council gives first, second and third reading to the Fire Hall Temporary Borrowing Bylaw No. 1058, 2025. Staff Report - Fire Hall Temporary Borrowing Bylaw 1058, 2025 2025 Temporary Borrowing Bylaw”

Open questions

  • What is the total cost of the Social Media Marketing Contract, including taxes?

Sources

  1. CivicWeb meeting
  2. Agenda document
  3. YouTube recording
  4. 20250623 Letter to Minister Farnworth re Improving Response of Road Contractors for Traffic Control at Accide_Redacted
  5. 235 Penryn - Site Plans
  6. 285 Bridge Street Facade and Location
  7. BES Town of Princeton Annex building HVAC Budget
  8. Before & After Facade with Materials Sample
  9. Castanet - 2 Town of Princeton stats 2024
  10. Castanet Town of Princeton stats 2024
  11. DRAFT Development Variance Permit 2025-02
  12. DVP 2025-02 Neighboring property letter
  13. Economic Development - Princeton Wild Animation Festival
  14. Email-ORL Letter of Support for UBCM Ministerial Meetings
  15. FY2026 AOA - Princeton
  16. GPH Mechanical Ltd Town of Princeton Annex building HVAC quote
  17. Josh Coyne Contracting Town of Princeton Annex building HVAC quote
  18. July 2nd Report for Town of Princeton Annex Building heating system replacment
  19. L25-6819 Letter of Support ORL
  20. Luke MacBain – Creative Director & Strategic Media Partner
  21. Princeton Social Media Digital Content Package (4)
  22. Princeton _ Google _ Trip Advisor_ Youtube_ Threads _ Pintrest_VFS TRAFFiC_X

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